Preventative measures to avoid theft
Police in Counties Manukau West have located a plethora of stolen items after executing a search warrant in Māngere East last week.
Burglary is a serious offence and brings with it a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
There are a number of preventative measures people can take to avoid theft from occurring:
• Ensure your vehicle is locked and don’t leave valuables in plain sight
• If you need to park on the street, park in a well-lit area and near CCTV cameras if you have them
• If possible, have an alarm system in your vehicle/house and tinted windows to deter opportunistic offenders
• Engrave your tools with your driver licence number – that way, if we find your tools, there’s a better chance of us getting them back to you
• Keep a record of the serial numbers
• If you work on a construction site, be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police
• If you can’t take your tools home with you, lock them up in a shed on site
• Second-hand dealers and the public should be wary of tools being offered to them at a price that’s too good to be true
Anyone who sees suspicious activity around vehicles can call Police on 111 if they are witnessing the activity, or 105 after the matter.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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0% Yes! New Year, New Me
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33.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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66.7% Nah - not for me
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85% Same!
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15% Would have liked to try something different
Art day for children (ages 7-12yrs)
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant. With step-by-step instruction children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
Venue: Beach Haven Community House, January 21, 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: $70
Bookings: eion@eionbryant.com
Ph 0211327033 or 0210606641
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